JUNE 30, 2017

Prevent Infections When Rheumatic Patients Undergo Hip and Knee Replacements

Knee surgery. Image by Jan Heinemeier PHD and Mette Horsleth MD

By IDSE News Staff

According to a new guideline released by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), the risk of joint infection resulting from total hip and knee replacements can be reduced with careful